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Superbods 2016 Tom Esconde and Olivia Medina (4th and 3rd from left) with first runner-up winners Clint Bondand and Ambra Gutierrez (5th and 4th from left) and 2nd runners-up Chet Abella and Ali Khatibi. (leftmost)
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In
the sensational, star-studded finals night held at the exclusive Palace Pool
Club, Tom Esconde and Olivia Medina — Filipino-Swedish IT technician and Filipino-Canadian print model respectively — were
declared Superbods of the Decade,
marking the 10th year of Century Tuna Superbods.
Taking
home first runner-up honors were Clint Bondand and Ambra Gutierrez, while Chet
Abella and Ali Khatibi were declared 2nd runner-up winners.
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Greg
Banzon, Century Pacific Food, Inc.
vice-president and general manager
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In
his remarks, Greg Banzon, Century Pacific Foods, Inc. general manager, expressed
his delight in the diversity of the Superbods finalists. “What we’re are seeing
tonight is a true cross section, a convergence”, he declared. “I’m happy to see
finalists who are Eurasians, Filipino-Americans, and of different backgrounds
and interests.”
The
star-studded event — a poolside affair teeming with guests that was followed by
a happening after-party held at Revel — was graciously attended by members of
the the Po family led by Ricardo Po Sr. and wife Amelita; Chris and wife Nanette; Leo and wife Marielle; and Ted Po.
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. Century
Tuna marketing team: Gela Gamboa-Pecson,
Noel Lazaro and Cheska Sebial |
Guests
were welcomed by Greg Banzon together
with Century Tuna group product manager Gela Gamboa, senior product manager Noel
Lazaro, and brand manager Cheska Sebial.
Seen
firing up the runway and electrifying the stage were the 26 finalists, both in
swimwear and evening resort wear.
Eliciting thunderous applause were Ultimate Superbods Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay.
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| Anne Curtis |
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| Derek Ramsay |
The presence of current and past celebrity endorsers of Century Tuna including KC Concepcion, Xian Lim, Solenn Heusaff, Jessy Mendiola, Paulo Avelino, Gerald Anderson, Elmo Magalona, Isabell Daza, Aljur Abrenica and Phil Young Husband also added glitz and glamour to the event.
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| Jessy Mendiola |
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| Elmo Magalona |
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| Paulo Avelino |
Sitting in the
distinguished Board of Judges along with Banzon were Miss Universe 1969 and
Century Tuna’s first celebrity endorser Gloria Diaz, fashion editor and stylist
Liz Uy, UAAP basketball star Jerone Teng, Mediaquest and TV5 president and CEO
Noel Lorenzana, Intelligent Skincare Inc and Belo Medical Group managing director
Cristalle Belo Henares, and PC&V Communications president and chief
creative officer Ariel Comia.
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From
left: Mediaquest and TV5 president and CEO Noel Lorenzana, Belo Medical Group
managing director Cristalle Belo Henares, Century Pacific Food, Inc.
vice-president and general manager Greg Banzon, UAAP basketball star Jerone
Teng and PC&V Communications president and chief creative officer Ariel
Comia
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| Miss Universe 1969
and Century Tuna’s first celebrity endorser Gloria Diaz |
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| Fashion editor and stylist Liz Uy |
Both
Tom Esconde and Olivia Medina took home generous prizes: P500,000 cash each and
a 1-year contract as brand ambassador of Century Tuna. The 1st runners-up received P250,000 each,
while the 2nd runners-up bagged P100,000 each while all the finalists took home
P30,000 each.
Here are the other former Century Tuna endorsers who graced the star-studded event:
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| KC Concepcion |
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| Belle Daza |
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| Phil Younghusband |
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| Andrew Wolff |
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| Gerald Anderson |
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| Aljur Abrenica |
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| Xian Lim |
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| Solenn Heussaff |
